A brand new rooftop terrace could be built on one of Romford's busiest pubs.

The Moon and Stars, which is one of two Wetherspoons in South Street, submitted a planning application for the extension last month – just a few months after their initial application was rejected because of potential noise problems.

In the initial application, which was submitted in October, last year and rejected in December, JD Wetherspoon was refused planning permission despite no consultation taking place.

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If given the green light this time round, the 240 square meter extension would be built on an underused area of flat roof at the rear of the pub, which is currently only being used to house a mechanical ventilation plant.

Plans show a bright and modern garden terrace, which could seat extra guests and offer a different atmosphere for customers while enjoying their food and drinks.

The Moon and Stars is one of two Weatherspoons in Romford (Image: The Moon and Stars - Facebook)

It is understood that the garden terrace would have no amplified music, no piped music or any public address system of any kind, meaning the noise levels would be kept to a minimum during opening hours.

As part of the new application, JD Wetherspoon has submitted an acoustic report with Spectrum, an acoustic consultant, who have backed the plans saying that if the terrace goes ahead and is managed as described within the report, noise from the patrons would not give rise to unacceptable levels of noise.

If plans are approved, the brand new roof terrace will cost around £800,000 and according to Wetherspoons, will show the company’s “commitment to the pub and Romford itself”.

The roof terrace would offer increased seating capacity and a different atmosphere for customers (Image: JD Weatherspoons)

Wetherspoon spokesman Eddie Gershon, said: “The Moon and Stars is an extremely popular pub and we are always keen to improve it for the benefit of our customers.

“Our aim is to build a roof garden, subject to the necessary permissions being granted.